Important Life Skill – Page 9 – The Highly Sensitive Person Publishing Company

#HighlySensitivePeople: What Makes A Person Attractive?

Post category:Friendship & Relationships

What makes a person attractive? I’m not talking about physical attractiveness, but qualities that make a person beautiful.

Have you ever seen a person who is physically appealing, but when you talk to them or see how they act towards others, they are totally unappealing?

What are attractive qualities? Examples include:

Sensitivity. Being sensitive to the needs of others. How can being caring, supportive, and being a good listener not be sexy?
Sense of humor. Life can sometimes be difficult. Isn’t it refreshing to be around a person who can make us laugh? (more…)

#HighlySensitivePeople: Does Your Mind Wander?

Post category:Concentration and Focus

Do you think about too many things at one time? Does your ability to concentrate and focus seem compromised? Are you easily overwhelmed? As highly sensitive people, these are among the many questions that we must ask ourselves.

I’m guilty of all of the above mentioned road blocks to a peaceful and productive life! It’s easy to get caught up in our daily grind and lose track of what’s really important in our lives. We clutter our brains with trivial things that block our ability to focus our time and energy on what matters most. (more…)

#HighlySensitivePeople: Why Are Friendships Important?

Post category:Friendship & Relationships

Are friendships important? How many do you need? I personally don’t need alot of friendships, but a few different kinds of them. Here are some thoughts to think about:

Why are friendships important?

Studies show that people who have friendships live longer and have happier lives.
They can be positive support systems.
They are sources of satisfaction and joy.
They provide companionship.
You can share your feelings in good times and bad.

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#HighlySensitivePeople: Do You Make The Time For Play?

Post category:Stress Wellness

Do you take time out to have fun in your life? Do you engage in activities that re-charge your emotional and physical batteries? While we all need playtime, most of us have a little voice in our head that is chock full of excuses as to why we shouldn’t indulge ourselves.

You may think things like: Play? Who has the time to play? I have more important things to do. It would be irresponsible to think of doing something that sounds so trivial. (more…)

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